CarVerify

Free Car Check

K505 MBK

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,237 mi
Last recorded38,237 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 MBK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f sill corrosion damage repaired and covered in mastick

Fail 28 Feb 2019 38,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed. 2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f sill corrosion damage repaired and covered in mastick

Fail 19 Jul 2018 38,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From carb area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Back seats flat at time of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit may require to attention (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

UN able to check the front brake have wheel cap

n/s/f sill panel has slightly corroded,may require to attention

Fail 24 Jul 2017 34,325 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box have slightly leaking front and rear,may require to attention,end box has slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit may require to attention (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

UN able to check the front brake have wheel cap

n/s/f sill panel has slightly corroded,may require to attention

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,984 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 15 Oct 2015 33,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,909 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

suspension very low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,791 miles

air leak at manifold vac pipe

front inner pads getting low

radiator in poor codition

suspension low

Fail 7 Oct 2013 33,791 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air leak at manifold vac pipe

front inner pads getting low

radiator in poor codition

suspension low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,592 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and perished

rear crossmember corroded and holed

slight blow from centre exhaust

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,070 miles

front pads getting low

o/s suspension slightly low

o/s/r tyre on limit

radiator in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2011 33,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s suspension slightly low

radiator in poor condition

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,591 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,591 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,769 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,373 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K505 MBK is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K505 MBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K505 MBK?

You can check the full history of K505 MBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K505 MBK registered?

K505 MBK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K505 MBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K505 MBK shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K505 MBK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K505 MBK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.